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Jul 3, 2015

Aug 7, 2015

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At International Day at Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji MN, villagers and staff gather together at Waldsee, the German Language Village, to celebrate diverse languages and cultures. There's a Peace Site Ceremony, Global Market, soccer, games, music and food from all around the world. Plus, you can see what it's like to attend a Concordia Language Villages program and tour the Waldsee site, which is built to echo German culture. Be sure to check out the Waldsee BioHaus! It's open to everyone, not just villagers, so come on out and join us! More info can be found at the International Day page on the Concordia Language Villages site.

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